Mall security officers hurt trying to subdue DUI suspect

At 9:05 p.m., two security officers at the Northridge Mall observed a man parked and playing loud music in his vehicle.

Police said the suspect, Jose Luis Rangel, 21, was drunk. The security took his car keys and placed them on the hood of the car. They then encouraged Rangel to call for a ride and leave his car at the mall. Rangel grabbed his keys and a struggle ensued between Rangel and the two officers at the driver's side door. Rangel was able to start his car and put it in reverse. He accelerated, knocking both security officers to the ground. One of the officers sustained a head injury and was flown to a San Jose trauma center as a precaution, police said. The second officer suffered minor injuries.

Rangel fled in his car and later was spotted by a CHP helicopter near 2290 N. Main Street. Salinas police found Rangel who was arrested on suspicion of several felony DUI related charges.